Apple Daily | iPhone 16, New Apple Watch, and AirPods 4 to be Unveiled September 10, Launch September 20

【iPhone】

Apple plans to unveil the iPhone 16 models, next-generation Apple Watch models, and new AirPods on September 10, with a launch date of September 20. The iPhone 16 will feature A18 chips, support iOS 18, and include a new Capture Button and an improved Ultra Wide 48-megapixel camera for Pro models. Standard models will adopt the Action Button. New Apple Watch models will feature a thinner design and larger displays, and AirPods 4 will come in two versions, one with Active Noise Cancellation.

【Mac】

Apple is testing four new Mac models with M4 chips, including refreshes for the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac, expected to launch in October. The M4 chip configurations vary, with some models featuring a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, and others an 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU.

【Vision Pro】

Meta has canceled its high-end mixed reality headset intended to compete with the Apple Vision Pro. The device, initially planned for a 2027 launch, faced cost issues with its high-resolution micro OLED displays. Meta will continue developing the Quest 4 and focus on software rather than hardware. Apple, facing similar challenges, is focusing on a lower-cost Vision Pro model.

【Others】

Apple Podcasts has seen a decline in popularity, falling to third place behind YouTube and Spotify. Despite introducing podcast subscriptions and a new web app, Apple Podcasts struggles with the rise of video podcasts and limited reach on non-Apple devices. The app has introduced minor features in iOS 18 but lacks major updates to compete with visual platforms.

Instagram now allows users to add a song to their profile, similar to Myspace. The feature lets users select a 30-second music clip from Instagram's library to play on their profile. The update is launched in collaboration with singer Sabrina Carpenter.